The world may be ending, but at least things are about to get interesting. Netflix’s newest Korean superpowered comedy series, The WONDERfools, premieres this Friday, May 15, throwing audiences into a chaotic Y2K-era adventure filled with superpowers, eccentric characters, and unexpected heroes.

Set against the backdrop of the 1999 doomsday panic, The WONDERfools follows a group of neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly develop extraordinary abilities and find themselves, against all odds, thrust into a battle to save their city of Haeseong-si—and possibly the world. 

Led by an all-star cast including Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Choi Dae-hoon, and Im Seong-jae, the series blends superhero action, quirky humour, heartfelt camaraderie, and nostalgic late-90s charm into an entertaining genre-bending spectacle.

At the heart of the story are ‘fools’ who are anything but ready to do ‘wonders’: Eun Chae-ni (Park Eun-bin), Haeseong-si’s resident troublemaker, who suddenly acquires teleportation powers. Alongside her are Kang Ro-bin (Im Seong-jae), who gains superhuman strength; Son Gyeong-hun (Choi Dae-hoon), whose strange abilities leave him literally stuck in place; and the mysterious Lee Un-jeong (Cha Eun-woo), a civil servant with telekinetic powers.

Speaking during the series’ press conference earlier this week, The WONDERfools director Yoo In-sik shared, "This genre is all about fun. Just like when you go to an amusement park, I hope the audience feels that excitement you get when fastening your seatbelt on a ride—that feeling of not wanting to leave until it’s over." Park Eun-bin added, “If you need a break from the complexities of this world, watch The WONDERfools!”. The series also marks the reunion of director Yoo In-sik and Park Eun-bin — the beloved Extraordinary Attorney Woo duo with a strong local and international fanbase.

Packed with inventive direction, witty dialogue, and a uniquely comedic ensemble, The WONDERfools is set to captivate audiences around the world as it premieres this Friday, May 15, exclusively on Netflix.